The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-04
THE FASHIONS.
A Fancy Prevails for Picturesque Styles in
Bonnets and Gowns.

A Fancy Prevails for Picturesque Styles in
Bonnets and Gowns.
New York Mail and Express.
Upon an i'm ported gown was recently noted q
striped fabric of costly kind, arranged horizont-
ally, diagonaly. add in vertical lines, these
draperIes intermixed with golden-brown velvet
and all on one costume.
Round hats are far more popular with travel
ing costumes than oonnets. and are usually of
fels the shade Of the costume, trimmed with
plain. shot. or paiced velvet, with two quilts
thrust through the high loops on the hat
Odd jackets. French, Russian. Roman. and
Grecian in style, and presenting an attractive
array of novel freaks and fapcies, both IN shape
and adjoining, are becoming more and more gen
eral each day Vest effects are
multiplied, and three aud often
four narrow Wristbands are noted upon
the French '.Directoire bodice" under the guiss
of a high frill OF lace, carried over the chest.
where it gradually widens ard is finished of By
corsage drawings or crepe lisse. silk, muslin or
surah- When worn by young ladies the folds
are met by softly folded Swiss belt passed
around the waist and completed at the back by
a wide sash. Velvet girdles are also worn with
this style of corsage by women of slender build.
Some of the winter hats are very elegant and
picturesque in effect. One model. the Roo-
sart," is a large shape. made OF golden brown
silk velvet, the brim sweepng to the front in .
high ascending curve. The crown is banded
with a brilliant bronze calloou, and wide ostrich
plumes four in number, shading from paest
gold TO dark golden brown, are arranged on the
outside of the hat, the trimmings set gracefully
at the back, and inciining towards the 'front.', as
If swept forward by heavy gale.
Much attention is gwen just now to costumes
and toilets designed for high tea. reception and
dinner wear. In these is noticeable an infinite
variety of styles and exhibition of elegance
in ornamentation never before surpassed. The
Louis XIV. Marguerite. Josephine, Marie
Stuart, and Mecici gowns all find favor in
artistic circles of society. as well as the quaint
early English styles so becoming to women of
stately carriage and figure. Although q certain
compliance with prevailing ideas is apparent in
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limit the historical and antique effects
brought out in the creation OF the superb gowns
designed for the gay season just upon u.s.
Exceptionally stylish are the very long Span
ish polonaIses worn upon the promenade. made
of dark blue, green, golden brown, gray or dark
Venetian red broadcloth. These polonaises fail
in straight undraped lines, and cover the dress
completely, even to It's narrow foot
pleating Many of these garments are
vsfss plain In ,c SeinS S.a nn ssin ,bs
neck and upon the edge of the half-open sleeves
cut la sabot. Other polonaises are earnit ured
with applioues in silk cord lin which tufts OF fur
are introduced fur girdles and epaulets or
cape collars in sealskin or beaver. Persian
lam bskin, blue fox, and lynx are also used TO
these otherwise desirable garments by the
superhuous addition of very wide bands or fur
around the the bottom OF the polonaise, where
no additional warmth is required. It is not
uncommon sight to gown or garment
weighted upon the skirt portion with yards of
heavy fur. while around the throat, chest and
wrlSJS, where III Is really LeeO6u, tueEc lS not
even q tiny edge of the fur-braid-work being
substituted.
Checked and plaided Scotch tweeds, rough
surfaced meltons, tu:ted serges. homespun
fabrics. coaree all-wool camers hair goods, and
like materials the textiles for those who
aspire to the very English" in dress. French
women. however still elect for the softly drap-
ing. clingipg India cashmeres, siik-warp Hen
rietta cloths, vigoenes. limousines, and other
exquisitely fine woolens which they consider far
more elegant and refined. Similar ideas prevail
however, in the matter OF tho cut, fit
and finish of either fabric. In every
case the fancy Rilet corsage has
quite usurped the plain bodice, and
ny of prim, ungraceful lines and ipartistic drap-
ings around the figure. Bodices in a of
fanciful shapes are constantly appearing, and
added TO the wide sash drapings and odd tournure
effects are many charming little accessories
which do so much to brighten and enliven the
dress, including novel shoulderpeces. Stuart
collars of velvet superbly embroidered, Charles
Y collars of real lace. plush and crepe lisse
waistcoats velvet breteies and girdles. with
cuffs to match, and dainty fraises, frills 6chu-
jabots, aud collarettes in almost innumerable
variety.
Several young ladies in society who prefer
unique and striking styles IN dress have ap-
peared at the opera in the Girton cap. made
popular last year by .he Princess of Wales
One in red velvet was recently worn by q very
handsome brunette. and another made in black
velvet had just medallion border at the edge,
which, destroying the severely classic look, gave
the cap a more feminine aspect, but WAS very
becoming. being set above q halo of sunny hair,
arranged in short silky rings ali over the grace
full head of the wearer of the mortar board"